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So Awkward: How to embrace the embarrassing

TED Radio Hour

CHAPTER

Embracing Awkwardness for Growth and Connection

This chapter delves into the speaker's journey of embracing awkward and cringe-worthy moments, highlighting the importance of confronting past awkwardness for catharsis and connection. It explores self-conscious emotions like shame and embarrassment, emphasizing the value of reflecting on past mistakes for personal growth. The chapter also discusses the speaker's experience of being laid off, reflecting on the gap between who they are and who they aspire to be, and the lessons learned from embracing vulnerability.

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